Lavie Kafra's hard work, intense training, and strict diet pay off as he takes silver at WNBF Pro Men's Physique 2021; 'I had to put a lot of things on hold, including my business, my relationship,' he says

Health Ministry says virus' reproduction number has also risen above 1 once again, stroking fears of another coronavirus wave; of seven COVID-related deaths in December, five were Israelis who were not vaccinated

Lines at entrances to educational facilities appear to be a result of the Education Ministry rule, requiring each child entering the school to present a negative COVID antigen test; out of 900,000 potential tests, so far only 500 returned positive

Decision made because of lack of information pertaining to Omicron variant; experts say kids who recovered more than 3 months ago can receive jab; no decision made on fourth dose for at risk population